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Voices
After her young son accidentally drowns, a woman has a breakdown and is finally placed in a mental hospital. After her release, her husband takes her for a weekend at a secluded country mansion, hoping to help her recover. However, things at the mansion aren't quite what they seem to be, the couple begin to feel an uneasy and oppressive presence, and the mother starts to see things that may, or may not, be hallucinations.
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Plot Summary
A young couple, Scott and Ellen, move into a secluded farmhouse hoping for a peaceful life. However, they soon discover that the house is haunted by a malevolent spirit that attempts to possess Ellen and drive a wedge between them. As the entity's influence grows stronger, Scott must find a way to protect his wife and confront the terrifying force before it consumes them both.
Critical Reception
Voices is a lesser-known horror film from the 1970s that received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While it attempts to build atmospheric dread, many critics found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reception has been similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its supernatural themes but others criticizing its pacing and execution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at building suspense within a remote setting.
Criticized for a slow pace and predictable plot developments.
Some find the supernatural elements to be a decent if unoriginal, contribution to the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Voices' are sparse, but those available suggest a mixed reception. Some viewers found the film to be an adequately creepy haunted house story, while others felt it was an unremarkable entry in the horror genre of its time, lacking originality and strong performances.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Eyes of Hell' before being changed to 'Voices' for its theatrical release.
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